Watts Under the Hood: The Road to Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucking Electrification

Report Summary:

This report examines the transition pathway for commercial trucking electrification in the United States, covering different vehicle segments including medium-duty trucks, low-mileage heavy-duty trucks, and high-mileage heavy-duty trucks. The piece covers charging infrastructure requirements, from depot-based AC Level 2 systems to megawatt-level charging for long-distance routes. It includes geographic analysis of major freight corridors, total cost of ownership modeling comparing electric and diesel vehicles, and examines emerging technologies like autonomous trucking.